Brazil: Weather conditions cause a reduction in the wheat harvest projection in São Paulo

Due to the hot and dry climate – contrary to expectations for the period of the year – expectations for the next São Paulo wheat harvest are expected to decline. According to information presented on the morning of June 20, during the meeting of the São Paulo Wheat Sector Chamber, in Capão Bonito (SP), regional production will require resilience from the producer. According to the president of the Chamber, Nelson Montagna, the scenario represents a clear and direct picture of the coming months: “At the last meeting we had already thought about a smaller harvest and it is being confirmed, that is, from now on the biggest problem , both for production and industry, is knowing what will be harvested in terms of quantity and quality of the cereal”. Regarding the climate, the year 2024 has already registered an increase of 2.52°C above the 2023 average – which was at the limit considered safe for planting. This change in temperature, as highlighted by the Castrolanda representative, ...